JASON KUBEL RUMORS & GOSSIP

D-backs break budget, go all in for 2012

PHOENIX The Diamondbacks are all in. The D-backs proposed 2012 budget was a major casualty in the defense of their NL West title. The D-backs overspent the budget by more than 10 million by signing free agents Jason Kubel and Joe Saunders this winter, the final additions to a group that was 94-68 and won the division by eight games in 2011. After their four pending arbitration...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  20 days ago
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Kubel Eager to Hit at Chase Field

The Arizona Diamondbacks are counting on their new left fielder to hit better playing half of his games at Chase Field, as Jason Kubel's arrival not only steals playing time from Gerardo Parra, one of the best young players in the NL, but it prevents the D-backs from adding veteran depth to their starting rotation.
Via diamondbacks.scout.com  |  December 25, 2011
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New D-back Kubel looks forward to Chase Field

PHOENIX The seed was planted here last May, when Jason Kubel knocked the ball around Chase Field with impunity, hitting for the cycle in Minnesotas three-game series. The Twins were swept, but Kubel was kind of swept away. Pretty nice place, he told his agent, Joel Wolfe. I like the way the ball comes off my bat. Obviously a very talented young team. I told Joel then that this...
Via Fox Sports Arizona  |  December 20, 2011
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Signing Jason Kubel is Smart Move for Arizona Diamondbacks

In a move that stunned many across the league, the Diamondbacks and outfielder Jason Kubel agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal on Monday with an option for the 2014 season. The signing has stunned many because it appeared that Arizona was more focused on adding pitching. Last week, the front office added Takashi Saito to the bullpen and according to a number of reports, offered...
Via Rant Sports  |  December 19, 2011
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AP source: D-backs work out agreement with Kubel

The Arizona Diamondbacks are ironing out the final details of a two-year, $15 million contract with free agent outfielder Jason Kubel. A person familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified because no official announcement had been made, said the deal is expected to be finalized by Tuesday at the latest. The addition comes as something of a surprise because it would...
Via AP on Fox  |  December 19, 2011
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Kubel heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks

MINNEAPOLIS Free agent outfielder Jason Kubel is heading to the Arizona Diamondbacks, according to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman. Heyman reported Monday that Kubel, who spent his entire seven-year career with the Minnesota Twins, received a two-year, 15 million deal from the Diamondbacks with an option for a third year. Kubel, 29, was drafted by the Twins in 2000 and broke into the...
Via Fox Sports North  |  December 19, 2011
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Arizona Downgrades With Kubel Addition

Last year, the Arizona Diamondbacks were baseball’s biggest surprise, winning 94 games and the NL West title just a year after finishing 65-97. The team’s turnaround was driven by strong performances across the roster, but among the key factors in their success was the excellent defense delivered by their trio of outfielders. Chris Young (+14.1), Gerardo Parra (+9.6), and Justin...
Via Fangraphs  |  December 19, 2011
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Source: Diamondbacks, Kubel reach deal

The Diamondbacks, continuing their impressive off-season, have reached agreement with free-agent outfielder Jason Kubel on a two-year contract, according to a major-league source. The deal, which is pending a physical, also includes an option for 2014, the source said. Kubel, 29, will play left field for the Diamondbacks, with Gerardo Parra likely becoming the team's fourth...
Via Fox Sports  |  December 19, 2011
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If Minnesota Loves Jason Kubel, Set Him Free

The seemingly unending slow dance between the Minnesota Twins, the Colorado Rockies and Michael Cuddyer is over. As Matt Klaassen already analyzed, the Twins will probably be better off seeing other people in right field. For Terry Ryan and Minnesota, the attention now shifts back to another old flame: Jason Kubel. Kubel has already earned some interest from the Indians, and if Kubel...
Via Fangraphs  |  December 16, 2011
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Kubel to DH for Class A Fort Myers on Tuesday

Jason Kubel is slated to play in his first rehab game Tuesday night with Class A Fort Myers, and is expected to serve as designated hitter.
Via mlb.com  |  June 28, 2011
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